Code Writer
6.7#52 in text editorsFree planFree planWindows
VisitCode Writer vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Code Writer | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Settings include themes, font, line numbers, word wrap, current-line highlighting, indentation guides, whitespace, and line endings. | Settings Sync shares user settings across VS Code instances, and profiles let users create and switch between sets of customizations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | Actipro Software LLC says it is a privately held commercial software provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, and founded in 1999. | Microsoft Corporation is the company named in the product license; Microsoft lists its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and says it was founded in 1975. |
| Supported platforms | Windows | web,windows,macos,linux |
Code Writer plans
- FreeFree
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick Code Writer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.